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Long Beach Excellence in Education Foundation funds five scholarships
In its first year of organization, the Long Beach Excellence in Education Foundation has funded five $1,000 scholarships to Long Beach High School graduating seniors. To be eligible for …
Read MoreGarden Club reads to library patrons during summer reading program
The Long Beach Garden Club recently visited the Long Beach Public Library to participate in the library’s summer reading program with the reading of a book, the sponsoring of a gardening activity and the presentation of the book to the library’s collection. The Garden Club has been supporting the summer reading program for ten years.…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “FEELINGS JUST OUTRIGHT LIE TO THEIR OWNER”
Have you noticed that in these recent years, you really can’t believe anything anymore? If you see a photo on the internet, it’s most likely been doctored. Photoshop creates its own reality. Hear someone talking and you are absolutely convinced that you know who owns that voice? Better be careful before you place your bets…
Read MoreCity announces youth art competition
The City of Long Beach is looking for young local artists who reside in the Long Beach School District to enter the Long Beach Art Competition. In its first year, the competition is designed to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of young Long Beach residents. Works chosen as the winning entries will be displayed…
Read MoreCES completing facelift before school starts, more upgrades planned
The last day of the 2022-2023 year at Coast Episcopal School (CES) in Long Beach was more hectic than usual. Not only were students and teachers packing up to prepare for summer break, it was “all hands on deck” as the school’s main building, which houses transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, was emptied in anticipation…
Read MoreWalmart Launches Walmart+ Assist: Half Price Memberships for Those on Government Assistance
Helping people save money and live better is at the core of everything we do at Walmart, and Walmart+ is that mission supercharged. Since launching Walmart+ in 2020, we have worked hard to curate a membership offering that pairs benefits with savings, providing unrivaled access to life’s everyday needs at an affordable price. We at…
Read MoreCajun style egg chicken salad
By Kara Kimbrough Last week I was perusing one of the few remaining bookstores (don’t get me started on the impracticality of ordering books online without at least holding it in my hands, thumbing through a few pages and deciding for myself if it’s worth buying) in the state and came across two intriguing titles:…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “IDIOTIC BEHAVIOR”
Cheating – taking what you didn’t earn. Yeah, that’s a real self-esteem builder. “I’m not brainy enough or strong enough to do it myself, I have to …
Read MoreDeFillips named new coach for LBHS boys soccer program
Matthew DeFillips was recently named the new head coach of the Long Beach High School Bearcats boys’ soccer team. Long Beach School District (LBSD) Athletic Director Shane Rutledge says he is eager to work with DeFillips. “We are excited to have someone with Coach DeFillips’ experience and soccer acumen take over the boys’ program. I…
Read MoreMayor & Board of Aldermen Work Session Agenda, July 18, 2023
Mayor & Board of Aldermen Work Session Agenda, July 11 & 25, 2023, at 5:00 P.M.
City Hall Meeting Room
201 Jeff Davis Avenue
Long Beach, Mississippi 39560
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